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Anthony’s family raises $250,000 for appeal efforts

9/6/2026

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Karmelo Anthony’s family seeks $250,000 to fund his appeal of a 35-year murder sentence.
The appeal follows a judge’s denial of a new-trial request made two weeks earlier.
Attorney Russell Wilson says the appeal record will be filed Oct 7 and could take a year.
A prior GiveSendGo raised $633,908 in April 2025 after meeting its $1.4 million goal.
Funds will go to an attorney-trust account for filings, transcripts and expert fees.

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Story summary

Karmelo Anthony’s family seeks $250,000 to fund his appeal of a 35-year murder sentence.
The appeal follows a judge’s denial of a new-trial request made two weeks earlier.
Attorney Russell Wilson says the appeal record will be filed Oct 7 and could take a year.
A prior GiveSendGo raised $633,908 in April 2025 after meeting its $1.4 million goal.
Funds will go to an attorney-trust account for filings, transcripts and expert fees.